Lantana 'Chapel Hill Yellow' Plant Patent #19,548

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Plant Description

An exceptionally cold hardy selection with a natural spreading habit to brighten flower beds or mass as a ground cover. Trained topiary forms are perfect for accenting a border or displaying in containers. Bright yellow flowers cycle during warm season. Evergreen in frost-free climates; established clumps may be root hardy to 0 F°.

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Design IdeasChapel Hill Lantana will brighten up any sunny area of your garden. Plant atop walls or in containers and allow it to cascade over the edge. Great for a mixed tropical border of vivid colored plants. Can be used as a groundcover or as an accent plant in hanging baskets.

Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system. Once established in the landscape, reduce frequency; continue to water container plants regularly. Fertilize in spring. Remove spent flowers for a tidy appearance. Prune topiary form regularly to maintain size and shape.Pruning time: fall after flowering.

Light Needs:

Full sun

Watering Needs:

Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.

Lantana is native to tropical regions of North and South American and Africa. Its berries are edible when ripe, but toxic while still green. The leaves are also toxic to animals and humans if ingested. A beautiful butterfly and hummingbird attracting plant. Chapel Hill Lantana is derived from a cross between Miss Huff and New Gold.

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone

Zones

There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden.Learn More >

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone

Zones

There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden.Learn More >